This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Aug 15, 2016:

Johnson, Jed Joseph

Born July 31, 1888, in Waxahachi, TXDied May 8, 1963, in New York, NY

Federal Judicial Service:Judge, U.S. Customs CourtNominated by Harry S Truman on April 7, 1947, to a seat vacated by William J. Keefe. Confirmed by the Senate on June 23, 1947, and received commission on June 25, 1947. Service terminated on May 8, 1963, due to death.